Strategic Plan

Vision:

Advancing delivery science and technology to solve global challenges

Strategy:

SCIENCE

Advance scientific innovation and interchange in the field of delivery science.

PEOPLE

Build a responsive, relevant, and strong global community

PRODUCTS

Deliver high-value products and services

Conferences

Journals

White Papers

Webinars

STRUCTURE

Create a governance structure that is inclusive, efficient, and agile

Focus Areas for 2016-2017

SCIENCE: Strengthen the annual meeting to be the best in delivery science

The Annual Meeting is CRS’s premier place to showcase excellent science and bring together scientists from around the globe. Focus in the coming years will be on enhancing the annual meeting program to be the best in delivery science by presenting cutting-edge advancements that are relevant to those working in industry, academia, and government. We will offer multiple styles of learning, low cost networking opportunities, and an integrated exhibition concept.

PEOPLE: Capitalize on technology to increase global access to our science, add member value, and engage the community

CRS is a member organization that serves a global community. Use of various channels to increasemembers’ access to content will be the main focus in the coming years. A broad library of contentincluding a vital website, the CRS Newsletter, white papers, webinars, educational e-media, and thejournal DDTR will be built. Streaming of selected annual meeting presentations to chapters will bepursued. Communities of Practice will be created to facilitate interaction among scientists in specialareas of CRS.

PRODUCTS: Design a sustainable financial model

Financial sustainability of our society is of utmost importance to have the freedom to act on all ourinitiatives in the global arena. Therefore, we need to diversify revenue sources beyond the annualmeeting. Focus the next year will be on creating and launching two new products for target audiencesand creating a viable meeting model for outside the U.S.

CRS is built on engaged volunteers. Good communication and an effective, responsive committeestructure are of high importance in order to leverage the volunteer resources and expertise. We willhave an annual call for open volunteer positions and a process for optimal volunteer placement. Focus the next year will be on reviewing and, if needed, revising the current committee structure as well as communicating clear charges and deadlines to our committees and task forces.